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or some reason, when I think of spring, I think of lemon - perhaps it's the vivid yellow color, or maybe bright, fresh taste.

Lemons are a versatile fruit that we use them for tartness, freshness and garnish. We squeeze lemons, zest lemons, preserve lemons and even candy lemon peels. Lemons are approximately 5 percent citric acid, which gives them a tangy, sour taste that makes lemon juice great for marinades and tenderizing. A dash of lemon juice also adds freshness to many recipes.

The lemon is thought to have originated in northern India and spread to the Middle East and Mediterranean ...